CLASSIFIED SUMMAREED NOTES, SOUTH AND CHATHAM ISLANDS . 1 July 1990 to 30 June 1991 Compiled by COLIN F. J.O'DONNELL and JILLIAN A.WEST

Contributors: AAnderson, F. J.Austin, A.R.Baker, RC.Baker, MLBarlow, J.A.Bartle, P.F. Battley, E.Black, N.Bradley, G.Brady, A.Brett, C.N.Challies, M. C.Child, W. J.Cooper, J.Cowie, T. Crocker, A.Crossland, P. J. Dilks, J.E. Dowding, B.Elliot, L.Foord, K.C.Gager, P.Garret, P.Garside, D.G. Geddes, I.Gibson, M.Gosney, L.Gowans, G & D.Grant, P.Grant, J.M.Grindell, M. A.Harding, K.C.Harrison, A.T.Hocken, M. J.Imber, R. James, B & J. Jones, P. Jones, P.A.Langlands, C.S. Lauder, S.Males, B.McKinlay, M. A.Miller, P.&K.Miller, C.M.Miskelly, J.V.Morris, K & J.V.Morrison, T.D.Morrison, B. North, C.F. J.O'Donnel1, D. J.Onley, R.Palmer, G.R.Parrish, P.E.Pearson, C.Pekelharing, LPerriman, Sfetch, S.M.Phillipson, G.D.Quayle, C.E.Reed, P.M. Sagar, P.Schweigman, L.Shand, R.Sinclaiu, R.C.Soulsby, LSouthey, R. Stocker, B.Stuart-Menteath, R.R.Sutton, C.J.Tisdal1, G.Tunnicliffe, G.Ure, N.J. Ward, J. West, H.Wilson, J. A. Wilson, P. Wood, A. Wright, D & J.York. Regional Recorders:G.D.Quayle - Nelson, B.North - Marlborough, R.Stocker - West Coast, A.Crossland- Canterbury, D.Onley - Otago, M. L.Barlow - Southland. Abbreviations: ad aduk AF Airfield: as1 above sea level: B Beach; Crk Creek: E East; Est Estuary; FP EorestPark; grp group; Hbr Harbour; Hd Head; HQ Headquarters; ha hectare; hrs hours; imm immature; I Island; Is Islands; juv juve*, krn kilometres', L Lake;,Lgn Lagoon; rnax maximum, m rn-; min minimum; Mt Mount; NP Natlonal Park; nr near; Nth North; pr palr; Pen Peninsula; A Point; Res Reservoir; R River; RM River Mouth; Rd Road; SP Sewage Ponds; Sd Sound; Sth South; Stm Stream; SF State Forest; Tce Terrace; V Valley; W West. SOUTH ISLAND BROWN KIWI Apterqx australis australis Spey and Seaforth V, calls and sign widespread up to bushline on 2-22/10 (1 S) - STEWART ISLAND KIWI A.austra1is lawry' Long Harry, 1 at 0345 hrs on 15/11/88. Between Waituna Bay and Big Hellfire B, 1 at 0945 hrs on 17/11/88. Little Hellfire B, 1 at 2000 lus on 17/11/88. Mason Bay, 2 nr hut at 1730 hrs on 18/11/88 (P&KM). GREAT SPOTTED KIWI A. haastii Anatoki R headwaters, droppings seen on 16/5/90. Boulder L, NW Nelson, calling on 17/5/90 (MAH). Mt Alexander, 1 on 30112. Marconi Hill, 1 on 1011 (PG,RS). Arthur's Pass NP: Upper Deception V, nr bushline, 1 in Dec 1987 (CP). Mingha V, pr calling on 1118, Wilham Saddle, prints in snow at 1340 m as1 on 1218, Edwards V, pr calling on 1218, Arthur's Pass Village, pr frequently calling from opposite Rough Crk in Feb, Avalanche Peak, droppings seen nr bushline on 9/2, Hawden V, head of valley below Trudge Col pr calling and many feathers found in roost site on 16/3 (MAH). 21 2 CLASSIFIED SUMMARISED NOTES NOTORNIS 39 SOUTHERN CRESTED GREBE Podiceps cristatus L Rotoiti, Nelson, 1 on 519 (GU). L Rotoroa, nr Kaikoura, 6 on 9/8 (BEE). L Ianthe, 2 on 20110 (AC). L Sarah, 2 on 18/12. L Grasmere, 2 on 18/12 (KCH,SP). L Pearson, c. 10 ad on 17/11 (PAL), 6 ad, 2 chicks on 18/12 (KCH,SP), breeding continuing into Feb. L Catherine, 2 ad, 1 juv on 31/1. L Selfe, 1 ad, 1 half grown chick on 1311. L Lyndon, 1 ad, 3 imm on 8/6 (PAL). L Forsyth, 12 ad, 2 imm on 8/7,2 on 315 (KCH,SP), 9 ad, 2 juv on 29/5 (CFJO'D), 12 ad, 4 irnm on 2316 (AC). Kaituna Lgn, L Ellesmere, 2 on 15/5, 1 on 2915 (CFJO'D). Ashburton Lakes winter count, total 43, L Heron, 11 on 2117, L Emma, 3 on 2117, L Clearwater, 29 on 21/7 (DGG). L Benmore, pr displaying on 4/11 (AA), 9 on 3/12 (ARB). L Aviemore, 1 on 23/6 (AW). OtagoPen, 2 unusual winter records indicating dispersal to coast: All Day Bay, 1 on 2/6 (ARB); Anderson's Lgn, 1 on 1717 (D&JY). L Manapouri, none seen in 2 traverses of lake on 1511. L Fergus and L Gunn, none seen on numerous visits over summer (CFJO'D). AUSTRALASIAN LITTLE GREBE Tachybaptus novaehollandiae Temporary pond, just north of Waitangitoana R, 1 on 614 (PJD,JMG,PEP). St Anne's Lgn, I ad on 512 (PAL). SHY MOLLYMAWK D. cauta cauta Karitane, regular from mid-April, sometimes in thousands (DJO). Otago Hbr, 5 following fishing boat on 5/12 (AA). BULLER'S MOLLYMAWK D. bulleri Karitane, regular from 20/4, in small numbers following fishing boats with max 15 on 3016 (DJO). SOOTY SHEARWATER Puffinus bulleri Motunau I, breeding population appears to be stable or showing a slight increase since 1970 (CNCJ'AL). Akaroa Hbr, 2 inside hbr on 10112 (GRP). Karitane, last autumn record on 2514 (DJO). Codfish I, 11 + 1 dead chick found in 50 study burrows on 18-28/3, the second low production in succession (WJC, JW). FLUTTERING SHEARWATER P. gavia Motunau I, c.20 either Hutton's or Fluttering Shearwaters feeding over reef with White-fronted Terns on 2911 (PAL). HUTTON'S SHEARWATER P. huttoni Kaikoura Pen, c. 100 in 30 min flying sth on 24/5. Akaroa Hbr, 1 inside hbr on 1042 (GRP). WESTLAND BLACK PETREL P. westlandica Otago Hbr, 3 following fishing boat on 15112 (AA). WHITE-CHINNED PETREL P. aequinoctaalis Otago Hbr, 2 following fishing boat on 15/12 (AA). CAPE PIGEON Daption capense Karitane, 1 on 2211, 1 on 2014, c. 10 on 1316, c.10 around fishing boats and hundreds out at sea on 1816 (DJO). Otago Hbr, 2 following fishing boat on 15112 (AA). 1992 SOUTH & CHATHAM ISLANDS

ANTARCTIC FULMAR Fulmarus glacialoides Dunedin B, 1 on 17/5 released at Taiaroa Hd (MG). GIANT PETREL Macronecres sp. Karitane, 2 on 2514 (DJO). Otago Hbr, 5 following fishing boat on 15112 (AN. FAIRY PRION Pachyptila turrur Motunau I, breeding population appears to have decreased markedly due to changes in the island's vegetation pattern since 1965 (CNC,PAL). Hampden, 1 live bird caught by cat on 18/2, released at Moeraki (AA). MOTTLED PETREL Pterodroma inexpectata Codfish I. 16 chicks in 50 studv burrows on 18-2813. the second lowest number since 1986 (WJC,JW). ~ouihernOcean, 1 in pack-ice at about MOS, 152OE on 31/12 (WJC). COOK'S PETREL P. cookii Codfkh I, 11 + 3 dead chicks in 40 study burrows on 18-2W3, the lowest number since 1983 and half the number of live chicks found in 1990 (WJC, JW. WILSON'S STORM PETREL Oceanites oceanicus Nr Auckland Is, 50° 42' S, 167O0' E, 1 on deck of ship on evening of 2611 (MJI). WKITE-BELLIED STORM PETREL Fregetta grallan'a Hagley Park, Christchurch, 1 on 23/3/90 (LS). YELLOW-EYED PENGUIN Megadyptes antipodes Sumner B, Christchurch, 1 imm ashore on 18/8. Akaroa Hbr, 1 inside hbr on 10112 (GRP). Stoney Bay, Bank's Pen, present on 15112 (PAL). Bushey B, Oamaru, 5 ad, 1 nest with downy chick on 1311 (CFJO'D). BLUE PENGUIN Eudyptula minor Carter's B, nesting in coastal dunes on 23/10 (CFJO'D). Rahui, many nesting on 16/11 (CSL). Motunau I, 520 large chicks banded during 1990-91 breeding season, 300-800 banded each seasm since 1975 with constant yearly banding effort (CNC,PAL). New Brighton B, Christchurch, 2 in surf on 21/6. Avon-Heathcote Est Mth, 1 on 31/12 (AC). Little Akaloa, 1 in outer bay on 1417. Stoney Bay, Bank's Pen, breedmg during 1990-91 season (PAL). Doubtful Sd, 3 on Hall Arm on 15/1 (CFJO'D). FIORDLAND CRESTED PENGUIN Eudyptes pachyrhynchus Milford Sd, 3 on 3/12/88. Christmas Village, Stewart I, colony present in Nov 1988 (P&RM). ERECT-CRESTED PENGUIN E, sclateri Victory B, Otago Pen, 1 weak bird ashore on 2319 (K&JVM). AUSTRALASIAN GANNET Mom serrator Motunau RM, 2 on 2211 (AC). Motunau I, 5 on 29/1, diving into kelp zone (PAL). New Brighton B, Christchurch, 5 regularly patrolling city beaches in Feb (AC), 1 juv on 2212 (PAL). Avon-Heathcote Est, rarely seen inside estuary proper, 1 on 2612 (AC). Cashin Quay, Lyttelton Hbr, 1 on 21 4 CLASSIFIED SUMMARISED NOTES NOTORNIS 39 511. Little Akaloa, 1 second year on 1417 (PAL). Birdlings Flat, 4 on 817 (KCH,SP), 3 on 1417. Taumutu B, 4 on 1115, Orari RM, 1 second year on 10110. L Wainono, 3 along beach on 612 (PAL). Cape Wanbrow, Oarnaru, 2 flying south on 1311 (CFJO'D). Shag Pt, 6 juvs and 1 ad on 614. Karitane, 3 ad on 2211 and 1 ad regularly afterwards, 2 juvs on 114- 514, 1 juv on 2515, and 1 very late juv on 3016 (DJO). Boulder B, Otago Pen, 2 on 8/12 (PS). Otago Hbr, 2 on 14112 (AA). Taiaroa Hd, 6 ad on 1013 (AW). BLACK SHAG Phalacrocorax carbo Oparara Lgn, 6 on 17/11. Karamea Est, 2 on 17/11. Orowaiti Est, 4 on 16/11, 3 on 2516. Buller Est, 3 + 1 juv on 16111. Pororari Est, 1 on 2714 (CSL). Cave Crk Sth, breeding colony on 3011 1. Hibernia Crk, frequent. Lawson's Crk, frequent (BSM). Blaketown Lgn, 1 + 1 juv on 19/10, 1 on 15/11, 1 on 6112. L Ryan, 4 on 2318, 1 on 2119, 1 juv on 712, 2 on 2813. Range Crk Lgn, 1 on 2617, 1 on 2 119, 1 on 2813, 1 on 2315, 1 on 2016. Grey R Wetland, 1 on 23/8,2 on 712, 1 on 2813, 1 on 2016. L Karoro, 1 on 19/10, 1 on 2812, 1 on 2016. Sawyer's Crk, 1 on 2713. Greymouth AF, 2 on 2613. Cameron's B, 16 + 5 juv on 711 1 (CSL). Upper Acheron R, 15 including several juv on tarn on 1811, signs of a recent breeding colony (PAL). Ashburton Lakes, 74 on 2117 (DGG). Ashburron R survey, 8 on 25111 (CFJO'D). Bromley SP, rnax c.280 in Mar, min c,90 in July (AC). Taumutu B, flock of 15 on 1115. Washdyke Lgn, 15 on 612. L Wainono, 5 on 612 (PAL). PIED SHAG P. varius Motunau RM colony; few birds in attendance with no breeding activity on 22/12 (PAL), 130 on 2211 but very few juvs (AC). Motunau I, regular roosting site, 10 ad, 15 imm on 29111 (PAL). Ashley Est, 10 on 17110. Brooklands Lgn, 43 on 1714. Bromley SP, max c.95 in Mar, min c.40 in June, 16 + nests at colony (AC). LITTLE SHAG P. melanoleucos Oparara Lgn, 1 + 1juv on 17111. Karamea Est, 1 on 1711 1. Orowaiti Est, 1 on 612. Tauranga Bay, 1 on 2516. Okari Lgn, 1 on 2516. Pororari Est, 1 on 2714. Omoto V, 1 on 2319. L Ryan, 4 on 2617, 4 on 2318, 2 on 2119,l on l5/ll,l on 7/2,2 on 28/2,3 on 2514,l on 23/5,2 on 2016. Range Crk Lgn, 1 on 19/10, 1 on 15/11, 2 on 6/12, 3 on 612, 2 + 3 juv on 2812, 3 on 2813, 2 on 2514, 1 on 2315, 1 on 2016. Grey R Est, 1 on 2318, 1 on 15/11, 1 on 2812, 2 on 2813. Blaketown Lgn, 2 on 2318, 1 juv on 19/10, 1 on 6/12, 1 juv on 712, 1 on 2514, 1 on 2315 (CSL). Saltwater Crk colony, 5 nests, 10 birds on 512 (PAL). Waikuku colony, 5 nests, 26 birds on 17110 (AC,GB), 9 nests with chicks, 1 still downy, on 1411 1 (KCH,SP). L Lyndon, 15 on 217, 30 on 816 (PAL). Horseshoe L colony, Christchurch, 4 nests, 6 birds on 17/10 (AC,GB). Avon-Heathcote Est, rnax c. 180 in April, min c.30 in Sept. Cumnor Tce roost, Heathcote R, main night roost in Christchurch area, rnax 144 on 2214 (AC). Cooper's Lgn, numbers fluctuate markedly, rnax 25 on 16/12 (PAL). Ashburton Lakes, 50 on 2117 (DGG). Ashburton R survey, 16 on 25111 (CFJO'D). Supper Cove, Dusky Sd, 5 nests on 12/10 (IS). 1992 SOUTH & CHATHAM ISLANDS 21 5

STEWART ISLAND SHAG Leucocarbo chalconotus Cape Wanbrow, Oamaru, 30 + flying south in small groups in evening on 15/12 (CFJO'D). Shag Pt, c.40 on 6/4. Karitane, roost of c.15 on 2211 increased to 81 + in April, 97 + in May and 34 in June (DJO). Taiaroa Hd, 44 pied and 110 bronze phase on 2411 (AW). SPOTTED SHAG Stictocarbo punctatus Buller RM, c.20 on 23/10 (CFJO'D), 103 on 6/4 (CMM). Punakaiki coastline, common, 22 on 1/1 (CSL), Perpendicular Pt colony, 672 including many young birds on 2516 (CSL). Te Miko breeding colony, 1 km sth of Perpendicular Pt, c.300 nests. Motukiekie Islets, 50 + (BSM). Waimakariri RM,c.50 on 19/1. Whitewash Hd colony, Christchurch,80 ad, 5 1 active nests on 1 cliff aspect on 7/10, 185 post-nuptial/sub-adult birds plus 5 juv roosting on 13112 (PAL), 400 + roosting on 1216 (KCH,SP). Birdling's Flat, 2000+ feeding offshore on 15/1 (AC). Ashburton RM, 500 on 25/11 (CFJO'D) . WHITE-FACED HERON Ardea twvaehollandiae Grovetown, 18 on 1016. L Grassmere, 1 on 2/10, 1 on 10/6. L Elterwater, 1 on 1016 (BN). West Coast, widespread and common throughout region. Oparara Lgn, 9 on 17/11. Utopia Rd, 3 on 2516. Orowaiti Est, 1 on 6/2. Westport AF, 2 on 25/6. Cape Foulwind, 2 on 25/6. Okari Lgn, 3 on 612, 1 on 2516. L Ryan, 2 on 7/2, 1 on 28/2, 1 on 25/4, 1 on 2315, 1 on 2016. Grey R Wetland, 1 on 2812, 1 on 2514, 1 on 2315, 1 on 2016. Range Crk Lgn, 1 on 7/2. Blaketown Lgn, 4 on 7/2, 2 on 28/3, 3 on 25/4, 1 on 20/6. Sawyer's Crk, 1 on 27/3. Arahura V, 27 on 3/7,23 on 23/6 (CSL). Lyttelton Hbr, max 63 on 2316 (AC). Akaroa Hbr, 20 on mudflats in upper reaches on 9/12 (GRP). Cooper's Lgn, max 12 on 2619 (PAL). Ashburton Lakes, 5 on 2117 (DGG). Ashburton R survey, 41 on 25/11 (CFJO'D). WHITE HERON Egretta alba Moutere Inlet, 1 on 27/5, 2 on 28/5. Waimea Inlet, 1 on 27/5. Nelson Haven, 1 on 3/6 (GRP,GDQ). Grovetown, 1 on 1016 (BN). L Elterwater, 1 on 116 (GRP,GDQ). Kaikoura, 1 on 30/7 (BEE). Oparara Est, 1 on 514 (CMM), 1 on 6/2 (CSL). Karamea Est, 1 on 5/4. Blackwater Stm, 1 on 514. Orowaiti Est, 2 on 614. Buller R wetland, 1 on 6/4 (CMM). L Ryan, 2 on 2119, 1 on 712, 1 on 2812 (CSL), 1 on 614 (CMM), 1 on 20/6. Range Crk Lgn, 1 on 28/2. Grey R, 1 on 712, 1 on 2813 (CSL), 1 on 614 (CMM), 1 on 2514, 1 on 2315 (CSL). Arnold R, 1 on 2012 (AC). Blaketown Lgn, 1 on 25/4. Arahura, 2 on 23/6 (CSL). Hokitika RM, 1 on 6/4 (CMM). Kokatahi, 1 on 1819 (CSL). Brooklands Lgn, 2 in June. Travis Swamp, Christchurch, 1 in July. Avon-Heathcote Est, 1 late summer-winter (AC). L Ellesmere, several present around lake late summer-winter (KCH,SP). L Forsyth, 1 through winter 1990 (AC,TC,PAL), 1 on 3/5 (KCH,SP). L Wainono, 2 on 511 (ATH), 1 on 612 (PAL). Otago: spring, coastal records from All Day Bay, Hawkesbury Lgn and Kaikorai Est until 3/10. Autumn coastal records from Kakanui, All Day Bay, Bowalley, Hawkesbury Lgn and Kaikorai Est from 2112 (ARB,RB,SH,PS et al.). Inland records Earnscleugh, Alexandra, 1 for 3 weeks from late April for the seventh year in succession (MCC). Waihopai R, 1 on 2617, 1 on 7/8. Bay Rd, Southland, 2 on 2/6 (MLB). 216 CLASSIFIED SUMMARISED NOTES NOTORNIS 39 LITTLE EGRET Egrerta garzetra Ashley Est, 1 on 2519 being mobbed by Red-billed Gulls (KCH,SP), 1 on 17/10 (AC,GB), 1 on 513, 1 on 2616 (KCH,SP). L Forsyth, 1 on 9/7 (TC). Waihopai R, between North Rd and railway bridges within city boundary seen on 7 days between 315-20/6 (MLB). REEF HERON Egrerta sacra sacra Motueka Sandspit, 1 on 2815. Cable Bay, 1 on 3015 (GRP,GDQ). Kaikoura, 2 on 2/6/90, 2 on 2118 (BEE), 1 on 2315 and 24/5 (GRP). Maukiekie I, breeding reported (D&JY). Otago Hbr, Aramoana, 2 on 17R (LF,DJO), 1 on 1515 (IS). Milford Sd, 2 at mouth on 30/11 (AA). Greenhills Back By1 on 2817 (Andy Cox), 2 on 20112 (EB). Mainland, opposite Omaui I, 1 on 913 (WJC). CATTLE EGRET Bubulcus ibis Wairoa R, Brightwater, 5 in paddock on 2915 (GRP,GDQ). Grovetown, 44 on 2818, 44 on 1016 (BN). Kaikoura, 3 on 28/7, 3 on 418, 26 on 14/6, 7 on 3016 (BEE). Te Kuha, Westport, c.50 on 22/10 (CFJO'D). Carter's By2 on614 (CMM). Inangahua Junction, 3 on 1818. Totara Flat, 15 on 2118 (AB). Goal Crk, 4 on 314 (CMM), 5 on 2714, 10 on 2615,ll on 25/6. L Ryan, 2 on 18/8, 2 on 2119, 2 on 19/10, 4 on 14/11, 3 on 6/12. Paroa, 1 on 3014. Serpentine Crk, 2 on 19/4,6 on 2014, 3 on 2314. Flowery Crk, 1 on 2314, 2 on 30/4. Arahura, 1 on 1818, 7 on 2014. Kokatahi, 13 on 18/8, 3 on 2814 (CSL). Haast, 10 in early June (PG). North Canterbury, 5 km W of Waiau, 1 on 10-11/5 (JC). Waikuku, 13 on 2218 (AC), 11 on 25/9. Ellesmere district: Embankment Rd, 1 on 24/5, Wolfes Rd, 1 on 411, Davidson's Rd, 4 on 2711, 612, 2 in breeding plumage, Selwyn Huts Rd, 5 on 817, 2019, 1 on 28/11 in breeding plumage, 2 on 29/12,3 on 18/1,1 still in breeding plumage, 10 on 1715, Drain Rd, 30 on 31/8, 6 showing signs of breeding plumage, 5 on 2813, 414, 1814, 10 on 22/4, 39 on 1715, 53 on 24/5, Cussie's Rd, 7 on 1916 (KCH,SP), Timberyard Point Rd, 2 on 20/7 (TC).Two regular at E Taieri and Stirling both had spring max of 26 on 119. E Taieri flock decreased to 14 by 18/10, with 11 birds in breeding plumage, to 4 by 9111, with 2 in breeding plumage and last record was 1 on 26/11. First autumn arrival, 11 on 315, 27 by 22/5, max 32 on 2615 (AA,AW,G&DG,PS et al.). Records away from main sites: Luggate Hill, 1 on 19/4 (AA), Tarras, 1 on 2414, 5 on 315, 12 on 515, 2 of which stayed until 2116 (AA), Cardrona V, 4 on 915 and 1715 (PW), Pisa Strait, nr Cromwell, 1 with red deer on 7/6 (AW, Karitane, 7 on 716 decreased to 2 by 1816 (DJO,PS), Orokonui, 9 on 2615 (D&JY), Clarendon, Berwick Rd, 1 on 2916 (ARB), Taieri Mth, 2 on 2615 (RP), Paretai, 2 on 1716 (FJA,LG). Nr Auckland Is, at 50° 11' S, 166O 18' E, 1 tired and thin stayed on board ship for 2 days 14-1614 (M JI). AUSTRALASIAN BITTERN Botaums stellaris Oparara Lgn, 3 on 3/10 (IG). Rahui, 2 on 16/11. Greymouth R wetland, 1 on 25/4 (CSL). Ashley Est, 1 on 15/7 (TC), 1 on 1515 (KCH,SP). Kaituna Lgn, L Ellesmere, 1 on 30/12 flushed from raupo (AC). Hart's Crk, L Ellesmere, booming on 1/10,2 flushed from Juncus along river channel on 4/11, 2 on 25/12. L Heron, 1 on 2117 (DGG). Ohau-Tekapo RM, L Benmore, 2 on 2111 1. L Wainono, 1 in active wing moult on 612 (PAL). Karitane, 1 on 104 (DJO). Silverstream, Mosgiel, 1 on 918 (PS). Sinclair 1992 SOUTH & CHATHAM ISLANDS 21 7 Wetlands, 3 on 2519 (AA). L Waihola, 1 on 29/11 (PS), 1 on 26112 (DJO). South of L Waihola, 1 on 2911 1 (PS). Invercargill Est, Jock's Roost, 1 on 17/11. Sandy Pt Reserve, 1 on 2216 (MLB). Waitara Lgn, 1 on 612 (RRS). GLOSSY IBIS Plegadis falcinellus L Ellesmere, 6 through May until 5 on 2415, 3 on 2316 (KCH,SP). L Wainono, 4 on 813190, 1 on 511 feeding with Grey Teal (ATH). Hooper's Inlet, Otago Pen, 1 on 2917 -418 (JED). Berwick, 3 on 316-2016 (G&DG). Invercargill Est, at Jennings, 4 on 1016 (MLB). ROYAL SPOONBILL Platalea regia Motueka Sandspit, 36 including 2 banded birds from Wairau Lgn on 2715. Waimea Inlet, 24 including 1 banded bird from Wairau Lgn on 27/5 (GRP,GDQ). Wairau Lgn, 10 on 11/11, 71 ad, 14 imms on 612, 7 on 617 (BN). Oparara Lgn, 1 on 17/11 (CSL). Buller R wetland, 3 on 614 (CMM). L Ryan, 4 from 2514 to end of June. Hokitika SPY1 on 1212 (CSL). Ashley Est, 2 on 20112 (KCH,SP). Brookland's Lgn, 1 in May (ACJAL), 1 from 27/51 116 (PJ). Avon-Heathcote EstIBromley SPYpresent all months, rnax 55 on 1215 (AC). L Ellesmere, present Dec-June, rnax 68 on 414, with 30 on Avon-Heathcote at this time, there were 98 in Canterbury (AC,KCH,SP). Otago breeding: Maukiekie I, first arrival, 2 on 17-1918 (R&JJ), 76 by 1311 1 and c.14 nests (TDM). Green I, first arrival, 5 on 7111, rnax 25 on 3/12 and 3 nests (PS). Regular on coast from Kakanui south to Karitane from Dec to early April with rnax 16 at Karitane (AA,ARB,K&JVM,DJO, JAW). Kaikorai Est, rnax 27 on 2512 (LG). L Waihola, first arrival, 9 on 611 1, rnax c.20 on 2611 1 (DJ0,PS). First records for the Catlins, Pounawea, 9 on 1611 1, Papatowai, 8 on 611 (MAM). Last autumn record, 1 nr Mosgiel on 25-2614, in an unusual site (PS). Invercargill Est, 2 on 119 (RS), 2 on 26/10, 1 on 15/12, 1 on 2114 (MLB). MUTE SWAN Cygnus olor St Anne's Lgn, 2 on 512 (PAL). Waipara RM, 2 on 711 (AC). Waikuku, 2 on 1517 (TC), 4 on 2118 (KCH,SP), 2 on 17110 (AC,GB), 2 on 14111, 6 on 1813,2 on 1515 (KCH,SP). Woodend Lgn, 1 on 17110 (AC,GB). Kaituna Lgn, L Ellesmere, 2 on 817, 1 on 3/7 (KCH,SP). Cooper's Lgn, 18 on 2017 (TC), 15 on 3018 (PAL), 15 on 17111 including 1 pr with 6 cygnets (KCH,SP). Rakaia RM, 1 imm on 2017 (TC). BLACK SWAN C.atratus Oparara Lgn, 7 + 4 juv on 1711 1. Karamea Est, 3 on 1711 1 (CSL). Barrytown Flats, 118 on2116 (BSM). L Ryan, 1 on 2617,l juv on 6/12. Range Crk Lgn, 4 on 2617, 3 on 2318, 3 on 19/10,2 on 612, 1 on 2812, 1 on 2813, 1 on 2514, 3 on 2315. L Karoro, 2 on 2617, 1 on 6/12 (CSL). L Lyndon, 30 on 217 (PAL). Travis Swamp, Christchurch, 2 on 2818, first record for this locality. Bromley SPYrnax 333 on 613 (AC).. Cooper's Lgn, rnax 138 on 3018. Ashburton Lakes, 867 on 2117 (DGG). Washdyke Lgn, 160 on 612. L Wainono, 105 on 612 (PAL). CANADA GOOSE Branta canadensis Oparara Lgn, 2 on 17111. Cameron's By 1 on 111 1 (CSL). Travis Swamp, Christchurch, rnax 63 on 1513. Bromley SPYrnax 2441 on 26i7. Lyttelton Hbr, rnax 73 on 2316. Akaroa Hbr, 136 + 6 goslings on mudbank in upper 21 8 CLASSIFIED SUMMARISED NOTES NOTORNIS 39 reaches on 9/12 (GRP), 92 on 23/6 (AC). Cooper's Lgn, rnax c. 1500 on 6/4. Ashburton Lakes, 847 on 21/7 (DGG). Ashburton R survey, 228 on 25/11 (CFJO'D). Washdyke Lgn, 50 on 6/2. L Wainono, 1080 + on 612 (PAL). Ohau Delta, 121 on 2316. L Waitaki, 78 on 2316 (AW). L Logan, Lammermoor Range, 186 on 31/12 (K& JVM). Unusual Otago coastal records: Hawkesbury Lgn, 2 on 21/10 (JAW), Allanton, Taieri R, 1 on 12/10 (GG,D J0,PS). PARADISE SHELDUCK Tadoma variegata Oparara Lgn, 2 + 4 iuv on 17/11. Break Crk Lgn, 2 + 4 juv on 17/11. L Ryan, 2 + 8 juv on 6/12, 2 + 8 juv on 6/2, 14 on 7/2, 8 on 28/2, 5 on 25/4, 2 on 23/5, 9 on 20/6. Range Crk Lgn, 4 on 712, 5 on 2315. Karoro L, 1 on 7/2, 3 on 2315, 1 on 2016. Kawhaka V, 1 on 3/10. Mikonui, 2 + 2 juv on 6/11 (CSL). Bruce Bay, 101 on 31/5 (PG). Canterbury, large moulting flocks on lowland wetlands in late Jan, early Feb, eg St Anne's Lgn, 580+ on 512 (PAL), Brornley SP, rnax 1199 on 2711 (AC), Travis Swamp, Christchurch, max 60 on 26/7 (AC). Motukarara, c.350 feeding over maize stubble on 12/5 (PAL). Wolfe's Rd, L Ellesmere, 321 on 29/4 (KCH,SP). Ashburton Lakes, 185 on 21/7 (DGG). Ashburton R survey, 13 on 25/11 (CFJO'D). Washdyke Lgn, c.100 on 612, L Wainono, c.5510 on 612 (PAL).Glenburn Stm, L Benmore, 169 on 2316 (AW). Hall Arm, Doubtful Sd, 2 on 15/11 (CFJO'D). CHESTNUT-BREASTED SHELDUCK T.tadornoides L Grassmere, 18 feeding in paddocks on 116, wide variety of plumage types (ads + juvs)(DJO,GRP,GDQ,PMS). Bruce Bay, I on 3013, with c. 100 Paradise Shelducks, 1 on 31/5 (PG). L Wainono, 1 pr with Paradise Shelducks on 511 (ATH). Hawkesbury Lgn, 1 female from 14/4 onwards, 1 male and 2 females from 415 onwards (DJO,NJW, JAW,AW et al.). Otaitai Bush, nr Riverton, 1 with 50 + Paradise Shelducks on grain stubble on 26/5 (RRS). BLUE DUCK Hymenolaimus malacorkynckos Gouland Downs Hut, Heaphy Track, pr with 3 well-grown young on 17/1/89 (P&KM). Travers V, Nelson Lakes NP, 2 on 11110 (GU). Moonlight R, 1 on 1012 (PG,RS). Moonlight Crk, 2 on 2311 (BSM). Kawhaka Crk, 2 on 3/10 (CSL). Tuke R, 2 on 22/9 (PG,RS). Upper Hokitika R, above Bluff Hut, sign in river on 21/12/89 (MAH). Otira V, Arthur's Pass NP, 1989-90 season, 2 pr present throughout year, breeding unsuccessful. 1990-91 season 2 pr nested, 1 pr fledging 5 young. Bealey V, single juv present in Mar (MAH). MALLARD Anas platythynchos West Coast, common and breeding. Fox R, breedmg on 2116. Barrytown Flats, 47 on 2116 (BSM). L Ryan, 60 on 2617, 67 on 23/8, 43 on 21/9,41 on 19/10, 37 on 15111, 97 on 6/12, 72 on 712, 219 on 2812, 82 on 28/3 98 on 2514,185 on 23/5, 184 on 2016. Range Crk Lgn, 40 on 612, 105 on 7/2, 39 on 28/2,41 on 2813, 12 on 25/4,65 on 23/5,42 on 20/6. Grey R wetland, 18 on 7/2,27 on 2812, 34 on 28/3,26 on 2Y4, 37 on 2315. Blaketown Lgn, 2 on 7/2,83 on 2812,124 on 2813,14 on 2514,29 on 23/5,17 on 20/6. Karoro L, 23 on 712, 22 on 28/2, 47 on 2813, 32 on 2514,35 on 23/5, 32 on 2016 1992 SOUTH & CHATHAM ISLANDS 21 9

(CSL). Brookland's Lgn, max 353 on 1717. Travis Swamp, Christchurch, rnax 410 on 2818. Horseshoe L, Christchurch, 630 on 314. Lyttelton Hbr, 616 on 2316. Akaroa Hbr, 389 on 2316 (AC). Cooper's Lgn, rnax 390 on 614. Ashburton Lakes, 345 on 2117 (DGG). Ashburton R survey, 214 on 25/11 (CFJO'D). L Wainono, c.2000 on 612 (PAL). GREY DUCK A.superciliosa Oparara Lgn, 9 on 17/11 (CSL). Cave Crk, 11 +2 juv on 30111. Barrytown Flats, 14 on 2111 (BSM). L Ryan, 3 on 26i7, 12 on 2318, 2 on 19/10, 3 on 15/11, 9 on 6/12, 6 on 712, 10 on 2813, 14 on 2514, 7 on 2315. Range Crk Lgn, 2 on 19/10,5 on 712, 10 on 2812,l on2514. Grey R Wetland, 4 on 2119, 3 + 9 juv on 19/10, 1 on 6112,24 on 28/3,2 on 2514. Blaketown Lgn, 6 on 2812, 20 on 2813, 4 on 2514. Karoro L, 14 on 712, 2 on 2812, 2 on 2813, 4 on 2016. Taramakau RM, 16 on 1717 (CSL). Travis Swamp, Christchurch, rnax 42 on 2617 (AC). Ashburton Lakes, 14 on 2117 (DGG). Ashburton R survey, 5 on 25/11 (CFJO'D). GREY TEAL A.gibbenfrons St Anne's Lgn, 25 on 512 (PAL). Woodend Lgn, 60 on 17/10. Bromley SP, rnax 1797 on 3113 (AC). Cooper's Lgn, rnax 305 on 2917. L Heron, 4 on 2117. Trinity L, 13 on 21/7. L Clearwater, 3 on 21/7 (DGG). Ashburton R survey, 6 on 25/11 (CFJO'D). Washdyke Lgn, 575 on 612. L Wainono, 478 on 612 (PAL). BROWN TEAL A. aucklandica L Fergus, 1 in Dec (CJT). Seaforth V, 2 pr and nest with 6 eggs on 19/10 (IS). NEW ZEALAND SHOVELER A. rhynchotis Barrytown Flats, 52 on 21i6 (BSM). L Ryan, 1 on 23/8, 4 on 21/9, 2 on 19/10, 3 on 15/11, 3 on 2315, 22 on 2016. Range Crk Lgn, 18 on 2617, 6 on 21/9, 3 on 19/10, 2 on 15/11, 1 on 6/2,28 on 2812, 24 on 25/4, 19 on 2315. Grey R Wetland, 3 on 2119, 4 on 19110, 1 on 15/11, 5 on 6112, 3 on 2812, 11 on 2813, 4 on 2514. Blaketown Lgn, 25 on 2617, 60 on 23/8, 11 on 2119,3 on 19/10,6 on 15/11,7 on 2813, 116 on 2514,760n 20/6. L Karoro, 1 on 2318, 8 on 2119, 10 on 19/10, 5 + 8 juv on 1511 1, 6 on 6/12, 46 on 30112, 29 on 712, 48 on 2813, 235 on 2315 (CSL). Upper Acheron R, 40 on tarn on 1811 (PAL). Brooklands Lgn, rnax 56 on 17/7. Travis Swamp, Christchurch, max 20 on 2818. Bromley SP, rnax 5280 on 1215 (AC). Cooper's Lgn, max 220 on 2619. L Emma, 1 on 2117 (DGG). Washdyke Lgn, 135 on 612. L Wainono, 50 on 612 (PAL). NORTHERN SHOVELER A. clypeata Kaikorai Est, Z male on 19/8 (PG). First Otago record. WHITE-EYED DUCK Aythya australis Day's Homestead Pond, Southland, 1 on 1015, subsequently seen by several reliable observers and photographed (RRS). NEW ZEALAND SCAUP A. novaeseelandiae Arnold R, 4 on 26/8. Cashmere Bay, 90 on 27/8 (PG,RS). Range Crk Lgn, 1 on 2016. L Karoro, 4 on 21/9, 5 on 19/10, 4 on 15111, 1 on 6/12, 4 + 6 juv on 30/12, 1 + 6 juv on 18/1, 6 + 12 juv on 612, 5 + 12 juv 220 CLASSIFIED SUMARISED NOTES NOTORNIS 39 on 1412, 10 on 2812, 7 on 2813, 9 on 2514, 6 on 2315, 9 on 2016. Kawhaka Dam, 4 on 1519 (CSL). St Anne's Lgn, 45 + on 512 (PAL). Waikuku, 9 on 2118 (KCH,SP), 57 on 17/10 (AC,GB), 20 on 17111. Archer's Pond, Woodend, 50 on 1319, c.100 on 15/5 (KCH,SP). Cam R, Kaiapoi, 4 on 7110 (PAL). Wilson's Swamp, Christchurch Motorway, 7 on 17/10 (AC,GB). Ashby's Pit, Christchurch, 8 on 519. Bromley Sp, max 457 on 2115 was highest ever count (AC). L Catherine, 15 on 3111. Upper Acheron R, 12 on tarn on 1811 (PAL). L Heron, c. 100 at floodgate pool on 2211 1,238 on 1212 (PG). Ashburton Lakes census, 1479 on 21/73 L Heron, 878, L Denny, 9, L Emma, 432, L Clearwater, 160 (DGG). Sinclair Wetlands, 52 on 3/10 0's). AUSTRALASIAN HARRIER Circus approximans West Coast, widespread and common. Okari Lgn, 2 on 2516. Range . Crk Lgn, 1 on 26M, 1 on 2016. Greymouth AF, 1 on 2812. Greymouth 1 on 2317, 1 on 2013 (CSL). Bromley SP paddocks, 5 on 1416, feeding on Canada Geese killed by hitting power lines (AC). Torlesse Range, common (MAH) . NEW ZEALAND FALCON Falco ncrvaeseelandiae Hapuka R, Kaikoura, 2 on 25-26112189. Kahutara Saddle, Seaward Kaikoura Range, seen occasionally 26 & 29112 (P&KM). Oparara Lgn, 1 on 2110,l on 25/10, 1 on 1611 1 (IG). Lye11 R, 1 on 2411 1 (PG,RS). Pororari Gorge, 1 on 29111 (BSM). Mt Alexander, 1 on 29/10 (PG,RS). Greymouth, 1 on 314 (CSL). Kakawau Peak, 1 on 1711 (PG,RS). Goldsborough, 1 on 30110 (CSL). Barrack Crk Track, 1 on 1613 (PG,RS). Arahura, 1 on 1714 (CSL). Waiau township, 1 on 2119 (JC). Sudden V Stm, Arthur's Pass NP, 1 on 20/8 (PAL). Torlesse Range, 1 at Kowai R, on 1311, 1 at Broken R, on 112 (MAH). Methven Domain, 1 reported shot in Jan. L Heron, 2 on 2117 (DGG). Mesopotamia, 1 on 2711 knocked down a feral pigeon which then escaped (PG). Hakataramea V, 2 on 4/10 (PAL). E Ewe Burn, Ida Range, 1 chasing Harrier at 1440 m as1 on 812 (K&JVM). Hampden, 1 on 1512 (RCB). Pleasant R Est, 1 on 2115 (RCS). Karitane, 1 on 714 (DJO). Blueskin Bay, 1 on 814. Tarras, 1 regularly 31R-29/10, 1 on 1416, 1 on 2516. Wanaka area: 1 nr Cardrona R bridge on 2718, 2 juvs fed on the wing, Doctor's Flat on 211, 1 on 115, 1 on 1416, Old Man Range above Fruitlands, 1 juv female at 1400 m as1 on 912. Cascade Crk, Fiordland NP, pr on 3011 1, male on 12/12 (AA). Upper Mataura V, 6 on 2812, 1 nr Robert Crk Junction, 1 above Bowels of the Earth Junction, made 3 passes at a hare amongst short tussock and matagouri, and 4 circling above ridge c.920 m as1 between Eyre Crk and Mataura R (WJC). NANKEEN KESTREL F. cenchroides Westport AF, 1 on 1718. Punakaiki, 1 on 1718. Punakaiki RM, female flying about coastal cliffs immediately to south and over adjacent paddock on 28/4/89 caught and ate katydid in kahikatea tree, watched for 1 hr then flew inland over forest (JAB). Rapahoe, 1 on 1319. Greymouth, 1 on 1017, 1 on 24/7, 1 on 8/9, 1 on 2918 (CSL). CALIFORNIA QUAIL Lophortyx califomica Mawheraiti, West Coast, 1 + on 5/10 (PG,RS). Bromley SPY1 pr spring 1990, first record for many years (AC). Henley Ferry Rd, Otago, 1 male on 14/12 (DJO). 1992 SOUTH & CHATHAM ISLANDS 221

CHUKOR Alectoris chukar Mt Edward, Tekapo, heard morning and evening on 8/12/89, seen on 10/12/89 (P&KM). RING-NECKED PHEASANT Phasianus colchicus Galloway, Alexandra, 1 male on 2811 1. No releases in area for some years (MCC) . WESTERN WEKA Gullirallus australis australis Mt Rintoul, Richmond FP, prints seen on 119189. Ben Nevis, Richmond FP, 1 seen on north ridge on 29/12/89 (MAH). West Coast, common in most developed areas, many multiple broods. Lyell R, 1 on 24/11 (PG,RS). Tauranga Bay, 4 on 2516. Addison's Flat, 1 on 2516 (CSL). Bald Hill, 2 on 316 (PG,RS). Greymouth, 1 on 1412 (CSL). Temple Basin carpark, Arthur's Pass NP, 1 on 213 (PAL). Knobs Flat, Eglinton V, 1 in Dec (PJD). Spey Hut, and Seaforth RM, single birds heard on 2/10. West Arm, Manapouri, 1 black bird seen on 22/10 (IS). MARSH CRAKE Porzana pusilla Wakapuaka Sandflats, I seen in raupo pond on 30/5, flew across in answer to whistles and was seen feeding inside raupo bed, seen again next day and on 316 (GRP,GDQ). Morrison's Pond, Earnscleugh, 1 from early autumn onwards (MCC). PUKEKO Porphyrio porphyrio West Coast, common, breeding throughout region (RS). Travis Swamp, Christchurch, max 403 on 1818. Bromley SP, numbers declining, max 288 on 26/7 (AC). AUSTRALIAN COOT Fulica atra St Anne's Lgn, 20 + on 512 (PAL). Archer's Pond, Woodend, 5 on 212, 2 on 1515. Kaiapoi gravel pits, 9 on 2118, 10 on 1319 (KCH,SP), 17 on 17/10 (AC,GB), 4 on 212, 7 on 195. Ashby's Pit, 5 on 1417 (KCH,SP), 6 on 519. Bromley SP, 1 in Nov, Dec, April and May (AC). L Heron, 226 on 2117 (DGG), c.220 at watergauge pool on 23/11, both small and large unfledged chicks present on 2711 (PG). Taieri Plain, 1 juv in flood waters on 28/8 (PS). SOUTH ISLAND PIED OYSTERCATCHER Haematopus ostrakgus Jmchi Oparara Lgn, 22 on 1711 1 (CSL). Little Wanganui Est, 1 on 514 (CMM). Kongahu, 22 on 17/11. Utopia Rd, 48 on 2516. Orowaiti, 19 on 16/11, 26 on 2516. Buller R Est, 2 on 2516. Westport AF, 134 on 1718, c.300 on 2516. Okari Lgn, 67 on 16/11, 162 on 612, 192 on 2516 (CSL). Barrytown, 2 on 2116, regular in summer (BSM). Cobden, 12 on 2617. Blaketown Lgn, 1 on 7/2. Greymouth AF, 17 on southward migration on 2617, 1 on 2119, 1 on 1/12, c.30 flying northon 6/4. Tararnakau RM,1 on 1219 (CSL). Arahura, 1 on 2316 (NB). Hokitika, 40 on southward migration on 23/7. Mikonui, 1 on 18110 (CSL). Te Kinga, 2 on 1318 (PG,RS). Wairau Lgn, 15 on 11111, 10 on 10/6. L Grassmere, 27 on 1/10, 5 on 11/11, 12 on 1511 (BN). Kaikoura, 10 on 1416 (BEE). Motunau RM,17 on 22/1. Waipara RM, 33 on 711 (AC). Ashley Est, 125 in paddocks on 1114 (KCH,SP). Brooklands Lgn, 119 on 1717, 97 on 7/11, 195 on 1714. Avon-Heathcote Est, rnax 4721 on 414. Lyttelton Hbr, 323 on 2316. Akaroa Hbr, 244 on 2316 (AC). L Heron, 1 222 CLASSIFIED SUMMARISED NOTES NOTORNIS 39 on 2117 (DGG). Ashburton R survey, 183 on sth branch, 43 on nth branch on 2511 1 (CFJO'D). Tarras, first spring return, 2 on 1217 (AA). Waikawa Hbr, 77 on 2911 1. Head of Awarua Bay, 207 on 2611 (W JC) . VARIABLE OYSTERCATCHER H.unicolor Break Crk Lgn, 2 + juvs on 1711 1. Oparara Lgn, 7 on 1711 1. Karamea Est, 1 on 17111 (CSL). Little Wanganui Est, 34 on 5/4 (CMM). Kongahu, 2 on 17111. Orowaiti Est, 14 on 1611 1, 9 on 20112, 15 on 2516. Carter's B, nest with 3 eggs on 23/10 (CFJO'D). Westport AF, 2 on 1718. Okari Lgn, 6 on 16/11, 5 on 612, 11 on 2516. Little B, 2 on 16111 (CSL). Te Miko, nesting on 12/10. Punakaiki, several prs resident. Razorback B, 1 on 2116 (BSM). Rapahoe, 3 on 25/10. L Ryan, 1 on 2514. Flowery Crk, 1 on 2314. Arahura, 2 on 2316 (CSL). L Grassmere, 2 on 1418,Z on 2110, 1 1 on 10110. Ward, 1 on 7/10 (BN). Kaikoura, 14 on 15/11, 4 on 1016, 5 on 1616 (BEE),Motunau RM,2 on 22/1 (AC). Motunau I, 3 pr on 29/12, 2 pr and 1 juv on 22811 (PAL). Brooklands Lgn, 1 on 7/11. Avon-Heathcote Est, numbers continue to increase, rnax 19 through winter. Taylor's Mistake, 10 on 2217. Lyttelton Hbr, 1 on 2316. Birdling's Flat, 2 on 219 (AC). Washdyke Lgn, 4 on rock platforms on 612 (PAL). PIED STILT Himantopus himantopus Grovetown, 6 on 1016. L Grassmere, 120 on 15/8,85 + 1 imm on 11111, 200 on 1511, 376 on 1016. Wairau Lgn, 11 + 2 imms on 1111 1, 50 on 1016. L Elterwater, 14 on 1016 (BN). Kaikoura, 3 on 2311 1 (BEE). Break Crk Lgn, 5 on 17/11. Oparara Lgn, 6 on 1711 1. Karamea Est, 3 on 1711 1. Kongahu, 6 on 17/11. Utopia Rd, 9 on 2516. Orowaiti, 23 on 16111, 9 + 3 juv on 20112, 5 on 612, 1 on 2516. Westport Rubbish Tip, 4 + 2 juv on 16111. Buller R Est, 2 on 2516. Westport AF, 16 on 2516. Okari Lgn, 2 on 16111, 3 on 612, 2 on 2516 (CSL). Barrytown, 5 on 17/11 (PG,RS). L Ryan, 4 on 23/8,4 on 1411 1,5 on 712,3 on 2812,Z on 2016. Grey R Wetland, 1 on 6112, 2 on 2812, 5 on 2813, 3 on 2514, 2 on 2315. Blaketown Lgn, 2 on 2812, 4 on 2813, 2 on 2514. Arahura,2 on 2316.' Mikonui, 4 on 18110, 3 on 6/11 (CSL). Waipara RM, 36 on 7/1 (AC). Ashley Est, 20 on 1114 (KCH,SP). Brooklands Lgn, 54 on 7/11, 55 on 811, 53 on 1714. Travis Swamp, Christchurch, max 27 on 2818 (AC). Avon-Heathcote Est, 51 on 14111,89 on 2611 (KCH,SP), 183 on 414. Bromley SP, sometimes roost on pond banks, rnax 114 on 2913 (AC). L Ellesmere, 283 at Halswell RM on 12112 (AC,PFB), 570 at Wolfe's Rd, on 28112 (AC), 444 on 2711 (KCH,SP), 342 along lower Kaitorete Spit mudflats on 30112 (AC). Little Kowai R, Torlesse Range, 1 pr on 11111 (MAH). Cooper's Lgn, rnax 150 on 16/12 (PAL). Thompson's Track, mid-Canterbury, 91 roosting on worked paddock with 59 Spur-winged Plovers and several hundred gulls on 1112 (PG). Ashbunon R survey, 301 on sth branch, 25 on nth branch on 25111 (CFJO'D). Washdyke Lgn, 407 on 612. L Wainono, 242 on 612 (PAL). BLACK STILT H. novaezelandiae L Grassmere, 1 on 15/1 (BN). Avon-Heathcote Est, 1 node F-G hybrid on 2611 (KCH,SP). L Ellesmere, 1 ad, 1 imm during Nov-Dec (AC,PFB,KCH,SP), 2 node C1, 1 node Dl, 1 node D2, 1 colour-banded node E hybrids on 22112 (KCN,SP). Upper Ashburton R, 1 G hybrid breeding in Nov (DGG). MacKenzie Basin survey, 48 ad, 6 juv, 14 black 1992 SOUTH & CHATHAM ISLANDS 223 hybrids on 1417 (CER). L Ohau, 1 node G hybrid on 3/2/90. L Wainono, 1 on 8/3/90 (ATH). NEW ZEALAND DOTTEREL Charadrius obscurus Awarua Bay, Cow I, 23 on 717, 14 on 13112, 14 on 1114, 13 on 2315 (MLB). BANDED DOTTEREL C. bicinctus L Grassmere, 227 on 1016. Wairau Lgn, 4 on 1016. L Eltenvater, 2 on 10/6 (BN). Kaikoura, 2 on 14/6, 16 on 1616 (BEE). Break Crk Lgn, 5 on 17/11. Oparara Lgn, 4 on 17/11. Karamea Est, 7 on 17/11. Utopia Rd, 6 on 2516. Okari Lgn, 3 on 1611 1,2 on 6/2. Carter's ByWestport, 3 territorial prs on 23/10 (CFJO'D). Orowaiti Est, 3 on 612 (CSL). Punakaiki, 6 on 1711 1 (PG,RS). Razorback B, breeding on 18/11 (BSM). Barrytown, 4 on 17/11 (PG,RS). Blaketown Lgn, 3 on 2119, 3 on 19/10, 16 on 28/2, 15 on 2813, 9 on 25/4, 8 on 23/5, 3 on 20/6. Greymouth AF, 9 on 26/7, 3 on 21/9, 6 on 19/10, 12 on 15/11, 6 on 23/11, 32 on 612, 20 on 7/2, 7 on 2812, 2 on 23/5, 13 on 2516. Cameron's B, 3 on 7/11. Taramakau, 1 on 12/9 (CSL), 7 on 21/11 (PG,RS). Mikonui, 3 on 6/11 (CSL). Waipara RM, 44 on 711. Brookland's Lgn, rnax 51 on 1714. Avon-Heathcote Est, rnax 86 on 1917. Lyttelton Hbr, 46 on 2316. Birdling's Flat, 134 on 30/12 (AC). Kaitorete Spit tip, 103 on 315 (KCH,SP). Cooper's Lgn, rnax 40 on 26/9. Ashburton R survey, 403 on sth branch, 53 on nth branch on 25/11 (CFJO'D). Washdyke Lgn, 55 on 6/2. L Wainono, 242 on 612 (PAL). Old Man Range, many birds still present on breeding grounds on the summit on 7/2 (AA). Dart R, 225 on 24-26/10. Rees R, 99 on 24-26/10. An increase on both rivers since mid-80s (BMcK). Karitane, max 89 on 412 (DJO). Warrington B, 53 on 22/7 (K&JVM). Southland, some 1985-86 colour-banded birds still about eg Tiwai Pt, 4 locally banded birds in post-breeding flock of 143 on 29/1 (MLB) . BLACK-FRONTED DOTTEREL C.melanops L Grassmere, 8 feeding in drain on north-eastern side of salt settling ponds on 116 (GRP,GDQ). L Eltenvater, 9 feeding at waters edge on 1/6 (GRP, GDQ), 9 on 1016 (BNJ. Wolfe's Rd, L Ellesmere, 3 in May (KCH,SP). Ashburton R survey, 58 on 25/11, still expanding upstream (CFJO'D). Washdyke Lgn, 1 juv on 6/2 (PAL). Otago, breeding on Manuherikia R, 1 pr raising 2 clutches (MCC), Outrarn, Taieri R, 2 prs nested unsuccessfully (GG,PS). Records outside breeding season: Kaikorai Est, 3 in July, 2 in Aug (PS et al.), Henley Ferry, Taieri R, 2 from 1518 to 4/9 and 1 on 1219 (DJ0,PS). Thornbury, 2 km from Aparima R, 2 feeding beside farm pond on 30/9 (MLB). MONGOLIAN DOTTEREL C. mongolus Ararnoana, 1 on 1717, 1 in breeding plumage on 11/11 (DJ0,DY). WRYBILL Anarhynchus frontalis L Grassmere, 10 on 1518 (BN). Ashley Est, 85 on 2118 (KCH,SP,PAL), 26 on 17/10 (AC,GB), 16 on 14/1,1 on 1114,4 on 1515. L Ellesmere, reported all months except June & July, largest flocks 93 at Embankment Rd on 22/12 (KCH,SP), 88 at Yarr's Flat on 28/12 (AC), 51 on Greenpark Sands on 411 (KCH,SP). Rakaia R Gorge, 2 pr on 18/11. Upper Ashburton R, 6 on 25/11 224 CLASSIFIED SUMMARISED NOTES NOTORNIS 39 (CFJO'D). L Wainono, 6 on 511 (ATH). Dart R, 32 ad and 6 chicks on 24-26110. An increase from 7 recorded in 1984 (BMcK). LEAST GOLDEN PLOVER Pluvialis fulva Greymouth AF, 1 on 2311 1,l on 612 (CSL). Blaketown Lgn, 1 on 13/12 (BSM), 1 on 712,l on 2812 (CSL). L Ellesmere, smaller numbers than usual, 1 on 2019, 8 on 21/10, c. 16 Nov-Feb (AC,KCH,SP). Head of Awarua Bay, 3 on 6/12, 33 on 2611 (WJC). Awarua Bay E, 22 on 17110, 36 on 15/11 (MLB). SPUR-WINGED PLOVER Vanellus miles West Coast, common in many areas on farmland and river beds. Break Crk Lgn, 2 on 1711 1. Oparara Lgn, 14 on 17/11. Orowaiti, 6 on 1611 1. Westport AF, c.150 on 25/6. Okari Lgn, 3 on 16111. L Ryan, 1 on 2617, 1 on 19110, 2 on 15/11, 35 on 712. Greymouth, 2 + 2 juv on 15/11 (CSL). L Grassmere, 25 on 15/8,20 + 6 chicks on 10/10,14 + 6 chicks on 2/10 (BN) . Torlesse Range, Canterbury, common in valleys (MAH). Mt Somers area, nests reported all year round even in frosts (PG). TURNSTONE Arenaria interpres L Grassmere, 48 on 1/10, 19 on 1111 1, 77 on 1511 (BN). Kaikoura, 8 on 15111,44 on 2311 (BEE), 50 + on 24/2 (KCH,SP). Avon-Heathcote Est, I on 611 1 (AC). Embankment Rd, L Ellesmere, 3 on 411 1 (KCH,SP). Head of Awarua Bay, 241 on 2611 (WJC). SNIPE sp. Gallinago sp. Waitara Lgn, 1 on 1313 seen 6 times by local farmer (RRS). KNOT Calidris canutus Okari Lgn, 8 on 16/11 (CSL). Ashley Est, I on 1319 (KCH,SP), 1 on 2612 (PAL), 1 on 2113, 4 on 1!14 (KCH,SP). Avon-Heathcote Est, 1-4 on 12/9-2611. L Ellesmere, max 37 over summer (AC,KCH,SP). Aramoana, 1 on 311 1 (DJ0,NJW). Only Otago record this year. Head of Awarua Bay, 1 on 6/12, 24 on 2611 (WJC). SANDERLING C. alba New Brighton B, Christchurch, 1 foraging on high tide mark on 2216 (PAL). L Ellesmere, 1 in Nov-Dec (AC,PFB,KCH,SP). CURLEW SANDPIPER C.ferruginea Greenpark Sands, L Ellesmere, 12 on 21/10 (KCH,SP), 25 on 28/12 (AC), 30 on 913, 24 on 2813, 14 on 1814, most in breeding plumage, 2 on 2316 wintering over (KCH,SP). Head of Awarua Bay, 3 on 6/12, 3 on 2611 (WJC). Awarua Bay E, 5 on 15/11, 3 on 1314 colouring up (MLB). SHARP-TAILED SANDPIPER C. acuminata L Ellesmere, present late Aug- early April, much lower numbers than usual, max 5 on 2813 (KCH,SP). Washdyke Lgn, 3 on 612 (PAL). Invercargill Est, Jock's Roost, 6 on 17/11 (MLB). PECTORAL SANDPIPER C. melmotos L Ellesmere, 1 on 31110, 6 on 3/12, 8 on 6112, 9 on 29/12-2813 (KCH, SP). Cooper's Lgn, 1 on 912 (PAL). L Wainono, 1 on 711 190 (ATH). 1992 SOUTH & CHATHAM ISLANDS 225

RED-NECKED STINT C. rujicollis Greenpark Sands, L Ellesmere, 23 on 21110, 34 on 8/11, 53 including one colour-banded bird on 22/12 (KCH,SP), 59 on 28/12 (AC), 47 on 18/4, 14 on 2914 (KCH,SP). Head of Awarua Bay, 3 on 6/12,24 on 2611 (WJC). Awarua Bay E, 29 on 1511 1 (MLB). FAR-EASTERN CURLEW Numenius madagascariensis Ashley Est, 1 from 2118-2/2 (KCH,SP). Head of Awarua Bay, 1 on 2611 (WJC). ASIATIC WHIMBREL N.phaeopus .variegacus Wairnea Inlet, 1 feeding on mudbank nr Grossis Pt on 2715 (GRP,GDQ). Brookland's Lgn, 1 on 711 1 (AC). Avon-Heathcote Est, 3 June-Dec, 4 Dec- April, 3 in May, 1 in June (AC,KCH,SP). AMERICAN WHIMBREL N.phaeopus hudsonicus Invercargill Est, 1 on 2 l/4 (MLB). BAR-TAILED GODWIT L.lapponica Wairau Lgn, 2 on 1111 1. L Grassmere, 36 on 1111 1, 15 on 1511 (BN). Kaikoura, 10 on 15/11 (BEE). Oparara Lgn, 47 on 1711 1. Karamea Est, 7 on 17/11. Utopia Rd, 8 on 2516. Orowaiti Est, 83 on 16/11, 31 on 20112, 8 on 612, 3 on 2516. Buller R Est, 22 on 16/11, 2 on 2516. Westport AF, 2 on 17/8, 9 on 2516. Okari Lgn, 42 on 16/11 (CSL), 50 on 24/12 (BSM), 10 on 612. Blaketown Lgn, 2 on 19/10 (CSL), 1 on 111 1 (BSM). Greymouth AF, 1 on 15/11 (CSL). Ashley Est, 16 on 1319 (KCH,SP), 55 on 17/10 (AC,GB), 60 on 2113, 5 on 15/5 (KCH,SP). Brookland's Lgn, 1 through winter 1990, summer rnax 205 on 7/11, 18 winter 1991. Avon-Heathcote Est, c.370 through winter 1990, until 660 on 2319, summer rnax 1814 on 611 1, usually 1600 through summer, c.220 overwintering 1991. Lyttelton Hbr, 432 on 8/11, 54 on 23/6 (AC). L Ellesmere, small flocks scattered around lake Oct-April, rnax 70 at Embankment Rd, on 2 1/10 (AC, KCH, SP). Cooper's Lgn, 1 on 26/9, 16/12. Washdyke Lgn, 10 + on 6/2 (PAL). Karitane, max 103 on 4/2,9 over winter (DJO). Hooper's Inlet, Otago Pen, 324 on 819, a high count for that date (AW). Papanui Inlet, Otago Pen, winter counts have steadily increased since 1988 to 2 11 on 23/6 (K&JVM). Waikawa Hbr, 75 on 29/11 (WJC). Invercargill Est, main flocks arrived on 30/9 (MLB). Head of Awarua Bay, c.30 on 6/12, 510 on 26/1 (WJC). HUDSONIAN GODWIT L. haemastica Avon-Heathcote Est, 2 in July, 1 Aug-late Feb (AC,KCH,SP). Jarvis Rd, L Ellesmere, 1 on 2019 (KCH,SP). Aramoana, 1 on 3/11 and 11/11 (DJO,NJW,DY). WANDERING TATTLER Tn'nga incana Avon-Heathcote Est, 1 in July (AC). SIBERIAN TATTLER T. brevipes Kaikoura, 1 on 15111 (BEE). Ashley Est, 1 on 2612 (PAL), 1 on 2113 (KCH,SP). Avon-Heathcote Est, 1 from late Sept through winter (AC,KCH,SP). Ashburton RM, 1 on 25/11 (AC). Aramoana, 1 on 17/7 in breeding plumage, 2 on 1111 1, 2 in Mar (DJO,NJW,DY). 226 CLASSIFIED SUMMARISED NOTES NOTORNIS 39 TATTLER sp. Otakau, Otago Hbr, 1 on 2117 (LP). Head of Awarua Bay, 2 on 2611 (WJC). Cow I, Awarua Bay, 1 on 717. Awarua Bay E, 3 on 15/11. Invercargill Est, Jock's Roost, 1 with transverse barring on breast and flanks on 1314 (MLB). GREENSHANK T.nebularia Awarua Bay E, 1 on 1314 (MLB). SOUTHERN GREAT SKUA Catharacta skua lonnbergi Papatowai, 1 on 312 chasing a White-faced Heron, chased away in turn by Black-backed Gulls. Nuggets, 1 on 312. Both records north of usual range (ARB). ARCTIC SKUA Stercorarius parasiticus Queen Charlotte Sd, 1 on 21112189 (P&KM). Bruce Bay, 7 on 3113 (PG). Avon-Heathcote Est, 1 light phase on 27/12, 31/12, 1 dark phase on 3113 (AC). Akaroa Hbr, 1 dark phase inside hbr on 10112 (GRP). Birdling's Flat, 2 dark, 2 light phase on 1215. Taumutu By 5 on 16/12, 9 on 1015, 3 with well-grown tail feathers. L Wainono, 1 on 612 (PAL). Cape Wanbrow, Oamaru, 1 harassing White-fronted Terns on 1311 (CFJO'D). Katiki By 5 chasing terns on 16/12 (AA). Karitane, 1 light and 1 dark phase together on 2713 and 514,2 light phase on 2014 (DJO). Boulder By Otago Pen, 1 dark phase on 8112 (PS). POMARINE SKUA S.pomarinus Brookland's Lgn, 1 dark phase on 1714. Sth New Brighton, 1 dark phase on 2914 (AC). Avon-Heathcote Est, 1 light phase on 6112 (AC,PFB). BLACK-BACKED GULL Lams dominicanus West Coast, common, widespread, breeding. Break Crk Lgn, 3 on 1711 1. Oparara Lgn, 25 on 1711 1. Orowaiti, 6 on 1611 1 (CSL). Rough R, Maruia, 1 on 913 (PG,RS). Range Crk Lgn, 15 + 300 at dump on 15111. Greymouth R Wetland, 2 on 2318. Greymouth AF, 13 on 2617, 4 on 2318, 2 on 2119. Greymouth, 1 2317 (CSL). L Grassmere, 22 nests on 1111 1,3 on Ill6 (BN). Wa-i ByChristchurch, c. 1200 opposite landfill site on 2212 (PAL). Avon- Heathcote Est, c.1700 on 1119. Lyttelton Hbr, 980 in 3 colonies at Teddington on 811 1 (AC). Ashburton Lakes, 18 on 2 117 (DGG). Ashburton R survey, 3587 on sth branch, 2517 on nth branch on 25/11 (CFJO'D). L Wainono, c. 1560 including c. 1260 in breeding colony on 612 (PAL). RED-BILLED GULL L.novaehollandiae scopulinus L Grassmere, 44+ nests on 11/11, many on 1016 (BN). Dolomite Pt, West Coast, 30 prs breeding (BSM). Rapahoe, 2 on 25/10 (CSL). Bromley SPYc.4300 at dusk on 1119, c.7120 feeding on midges on 3113 (AC). Ashbunon RM, 2 on 2511 1 (AC). BLACK-BILLED GULL L.bulleri Kararnea Est, 1 on 1711 1. Kongahu, 66 on 1711 1. Okari Lgn, 6 on 1611 1. Pororari Est, 3 on 2714. L Ryan, 2 on 28/2,4 on 2514. Blaketown Lgn, 6 on 2119, 3 on 19110, 20 on 712, 27 on 2812, 20 on 2813, 3 on 2514, 12 on 2315, 1 on 2016. Greymouth AF, 1 on 2813. Cameron's By 7 on 7111. Tararnakau RM, 13 on 1717 (CSL). Taumutu, c.300 on 2917 when L 1992 SOUTH & CHATHAM ISLANDS 227

Ellesmere outlet was opened (PAL). Thompson's Track, Mid-Canterbury, 527 in worked paddock on 1112 (PG). Ashburton R, 6577 on sth branch, 670 on nth branch on 1511 1 (CFJO'D). L Wainono, c.2850 on 612 (PAL). Dart and Rees R, 1113 on 24-26/10. An increase over the 444 of 1984 (BMcK). Karitane, large numbers arrived during the first week of Feb, with over 1000 on 1712 (DJO). Upper Eglinton V, colony of c. 1200 on 23112 was washed out over Christmas. Hall Arm, Doubtful Sd, c. 30 on 1511 (CFJO'D). WHITE-WINGED BLACK TERN Chlidonias leucopterns Ashley Est, 2 in Sept (GT). Bromley SP, 1 in June (AC,KCH,SP). Kaitorete Spit tip, 1 on 18/11 with mottled plumage (PAL), 1 on 315 (KCH,SP). Cooper's Lgn, 2 on 1612 with one in breeding plumage (PAL). BLACK-FRONTED TERN Sterna albostriata Wairau R, 12 on 21-22/12/89 (P&KM). Canterbury High Country records from Bruce Stm, Mandamus R, Hurunui R, above and below L Surnner, Upper Wairnakariri R (MAH). Waimakariri RM,30 on 1815 (PAL). Avon-Heathcote Est, max 122 on 2113 (AC). Taumutu, 20 on 2917 (PAL). Ashburton R, 112 on sth branch, 59 on nth branch on 25/11 (CFJO'D). Tarras, Central Otago, first spring return on 1118 (AA). CASPIAN TERN S. caspia Little Wanganui Est, 2 on 514 (CMM). Kongahu, 3 on 1711 1. Orowaiti Est, 1 on 2516. Tauranga Bay, 2 on 2516. Okari Lgn, 1 on 1611 1 , 1 on 2516. Pororari Est, 1 on 27/4. BIaketown Lgn, 1 on 7/2, 2 on 2812 (CSL). L Grassmere, 2 on 1511, 2 on 114 (BN). Courtney-Burnt Hill, Waimakariri R, present on 1/10 (PAL). Brookland's Lgn, 5 on 1717, 40 on 1714 (AC), 40 on 1815 (PAL). Avon-Heathcote Est, max 95 on 2612 (AC). Embankment Rd, L Ellesmere, 59 resting on mudflats on 21/10 (KCH,SP). Birdling's Flat, 5 on 1215. Kaitorete Spit tip, 2 pr nesting on 18/11. Taumutu, c.50 on 29/7. Washdyke Lgn, 2 on 612 (PAL). L Ohau, 2 ad, 1 imrn at nth end on 312190 (ATH). New R Est Shellbanks, 65 nests with 112 eggs and 10 chicks, 2 less than 2 hrs old on 2211 1 (WJC). WHITE-FRONTED TERN S.striata Oparara Lgn, 1 on 17111. Kongahu, 10 on 1711 1. Okari Lgn, 1 on 16111 (CSL). Dolomite Pt, breeding (BSM), 2 on Ill. Taramakau RM, 73 on 171'7, 78 on 711 1 (CSL). L Grassmere, 8 on 14/8,2 on 11/11 (EN). Waipara RM, 480 on 7/1 (AC). Ashley Est, 365 on 17/10 (AC,GB). Brookland's Lgn, 128 on 1714 (AC), 350 on 515,1815. New Brighton B, flocks often roost on roofs, 70 on 2313, 119 on 2514, 150 on 915, few juvs seen. Birdling's Flat, roost of c. 1000 including only 3 juv on 1215 (PAL). Taumutu, many hundreds on 1711 1 (KCH,SP), several hundred foraging in surf zone on 1115. Rakaia R Gorge, 16 on 18111. Ashburton RM, 32 on 2511 1 (CFJO'D). Washdyke Lgn colony, 70 ad, 100 large downy chicks on 6/2 (PAL). LITTLE TERN S. albifions Ararnoana, 1 on 13/11 (KCG,PS). Otakau, Otago Hbr, 1 on 3013 (IS). NEW ZEALAND PIGEON Hemiphaga nmaeseelandiae Moonlight R, many on 1012 (PG,RS). Hibernia Crk, common (BSM). Greymouth, 10 on 1617, 2 on 715, 1 on 2216 (CSL). Waiau township, 1 228 CLASSIFIED SUMMARISED NOTES NOTORNIS 39 present May and June (JC). University of Cantebury campus, 1 feeding on kowhai on 319 (PAL). Port Hills, Christchurch? present in small numbers through bush remnants, winter feeding congregations of 2-6 in larger reserves (AC,PAL). Hinewai Reserve, Bank's Pen, absent June-July, numbers increase in Oct with 14 on 22110,2-4 seen frequently in summer and display flights observed, summer max 12 on 2411, movement to lower altitudes in winter when birds feed on tree lucerne (HW). Clyde, 1 feeding on hawthorn berries on 116 (MCC). ROCK PIGEON Columba livia Oparara Lgn, 9 on 17111 (CSL). WHITE COCKATOO Cacatua galerita Rahui, 1 on 15/11 (CSL). Te Kinga, 1 on 15/11, 1 on 29/12, 1 on 1811, 1 on 1911 (PG,RS). SOUTH ISLAND KAKA Nestor meridionalis meridionalis Lyell R, 2 on 24/11. Mt Wise, 1 on 111. Moonlight R, 5+ on 1012 (PG,RS). Inland Pack Track, Paparoa NP, 1 on 2911 1 (BSM). Mt Watson, 1 on 912 (PG,RS). Rewanui, 1 on 24110, 2 on 24/12 (CSL). Goat Hill, 1 on 2618 (PG,RS). Whitcombe V, above Frew's Hut, 2 heard on 21/12/89 (MAH). Hall Arm, Doubtful Sd, 3 seen on 1511 (CFJO'D). Lower Seaforth V, single bird only, 12-17110 (IS). KEA N.notabilis Slaty Peak, Mt Richmond FP, 2 on 2/9/89. Ben Nevis, Mt Richmond FP, 2 on 29/12/89 (MAH). Bulmer Crk, 1 on 1911. Rough R, Maruia, 1 on 913. Croesus Track, Barrytown, 1 on 1018. Crane Crk, 2 on 22/10 (PG,RS). Arahura, 2 on 18/4 (CSL). Mt Tapuaenuku, Inland Kaikoura Range, present on 24/12 (MAH). Waiau township, 1 on 10-1119, punctured milk bottle tops in a crate at town dairy (JC). Mt Philistine, Arthur's Pass NP, ad female and juv eating Coprosma perpusilla fruit and leaf bases of Celmisia discolor and Aciphylla monroi on 24/9/89 (MAI-I). Zigzag, Arthur's Pass NP, 3 on 19/10, 1 juv on 11/12, 1 on 1611, 5 on 2011, 2 on 1912, 12 on 11/3,4 on 2514 (AC). Torlesse Range, common, rnax 14 in head of Kowai R in late Jan (MAH). L Catherine, 1 on 1311. L Lyndon, individuals seen frequently (PAL). EASTERN ROSELLA Platycercus eximus Otago, several records from usual areas: Waitati, Dunedin and Waipori Gorge. Wakari, Dunedin, present throughout year, rnax 20 sightings in Oct (JAW. PARAKEET sp. Cyanoramphus sp. Wairoa V, Mt Richmond FP, several heard above mid Wairoa Hut on 3015/89. Tarn Hut, Mt Richmond FP, 2 heard on 3018189 (MAH). Mt Haast, 1 + on 15/7. Lyell R, 2 on 24111. Mt Wise, 1 on 111. Bulmer Crk, 1 on 1911. Bald Hill, 3 on 316 (PG,RS). Whitcombe V, present above Frew's Hut on 21/12/89 (MAH). W Ewe Burn Res, Central Otago, 3 on 912 over 78 km from nearest atlas record (K&JVM). YELLOW-CROWNED PARAKEET C. auriceps Inland Pack Track, Paparoa NP, 1 on 29/11 (BSM). Rahu Saddle, 1 1992 SOUTH & CHATHAM ISLANDS 229 on 21/10 (CFJO'D). Silverpeaks, Otago, 1 on 2711. First record for many years. Lower Seaforth V, 2 + 1 unidentified 5-17/10 (IS). ORANGE-FRONTED PARAKEET C. malherbi Deer Flat, Eglinton V, 1 with Yellow-crowned Parakeet on 22/12 and 164 (DGG,CFJO'D). SHINING CUCKOO Chysococcyx lucidus Barrytown, 1 juv on 3/4 (CMM). Kaiata, heard on 1819. Greymouth, heard on 9110 and 23/12,1 deadon 12/2 (CSL). Te Kinga, 1 on 1318. Crane Crk, 1 on 22110 (PG,RS). Hinewai, Bank's Pen, several heard Oct-early Jan (HW). Present at Alford Forest, Mt Sorners, Mt Hutt and Rakaia Gorge on 1811 1 (CFJO'D). L Heron, calling on 7/12 (PG). Otago Pen, first record 1 on 2719 (JED). Last Otago records, Outram, 1 on 1512 (G&DG), Woodside, 5 on 1912, Mosgiel, 1 on 313 (PS). LONG-TAILED CUCKOO Eudynamys taitensis Marconi Hill, heard on 10/1 (PG,RS). Greymouth, heard on 22-23/12 (CSL). Kakawau Peak, 1 on 1711. Tararnakau R, 1 on 31/12 (PG,RS). Kawhaka, heard on 9/10 (CSL). W Ewe Burn Res, Central Otago, 1 on 812, a new locality (K&JVM). Knobs Flat, Eglinton V, 3 single chicks being fed by Brown Creepers and one by Yellowheads in 100 ha of forest on 13-14/2 (CFJO'D). MOREPORK Ninox novaeseelandiae Lyell R, 1 + on 24/11 (PG,RS). Hibernia Crk, common (BSM). Cass, Sugarloaf, calling from forest remnants on 313 (MAH). Hinewai Reserve, Bank's Pen, 1 on 1110189, calling on 3/2/90, 2 calling on 217 (HW). Alford Forest, Mt Somers, calling on 18/11 (CFJO'D). Sandy Point Reserve, Southland, 1 on 914 (MLB). LITTLE OWL Athene noctua L Ellesmere, 1 at Wolfe's Rd on 4/10, 8/12, 1 at Greenpark Huts on 2711 (KCH,SP). Broad Bay, Otago Pen, 3 calling on 914 (AW. Lower Lindis V, calling started on 712 (AA). SPINE-TAILED SWIFT Hirundapus caudacutus Hokitika, 1 in March (CSL). FORK-TAILED SWIFT Apus pacificus North Head, Pitt I, 1 soaring around cliffs on 2/1 (RJ). NEW ZEALAND KINGFISHER Halcyon sancta vagans Orowaiti Est, 4 on 2Y6. Tauranga Bay, 5 on 2516. Addison's Flat, 1 on 25/6. Okari Lgn, 1 on 25/6. L Ryan, 1 on 294, 2 on 2313. Range Crk Lgn, 1 on 2315 (CSL). Barrytown Flats, common (BSM). Many coastal records, especially in winter in Otago. Few records inland: Morrison's Willows, Earnscleugh, 2 all season (MCC), Lindis R, 1 on 2213 (AA). Henry Burn, Dusky Sd, 1 on 9 & 17/10 (IS). SOUTH ISLAND RIFLEMAN Acanthisitta chloris chlh Mt Haast, 1 + on 1.517. Croesus Track, Barrytown, 1 on 1018 (PG,RS), 4 prs on 6/12 (BSM). Camp Crk, 2 on 18/9, 2 on 30112. Mt Alexander, 2 on 30/12. Marconi Hill, 1 + on 1011. Bulmer Crk, 1 + on 19/1. Mt Watson, 230 CLASSIFIED SUMMARISED NMES NOTORNIS 39 1 + on 912. Moonlight R, many on 1012. Bald Hill, 2 on 316 (PG,RS). Torlesse Range, Canterbury, common in forested areas (MAH). Otepatotu Reserve, Bank's Pen, several seen and heard on 10112 (GRP). ROCK WREN Xenicus gilviventris Mt Alexander, 1 on 1619, 1 on 1819, 2 on 29/10, 3 on 30112. Upper Deception R, pr in Oct (SMP). Temple Basin, 1 on 1417 (PG,RS). Upper Otira V, pr in Feb (MAH). SKYLARK Alauda amensis L Ryan, 1 on 19/10. Greymouth AF, 6 on 26/7, 3 on 23/8, 1 on 2119, 3 on 19/10, present on 15/11,2 on 7/2,2 on 25/4,2 on 23/5. Mikonui, several on 611 1 (CS~).Mt ~a~uaeiuku,1nland ~aikouraRange, present on 24/12 (MAHI. WELCOME SWALLOW Hitundo tahiiica neoxena Orowaiti Est, 3 on 25/6. Tauranga Bay, 2 on 2516. Okari Lgn, 6 on 6/2. Pororari Est, 1 on 2714 (CSL). Barrytown Flats, common in summer, present all winter (BSM). Greymouth, 3 on 217 (CSL). Bromley SP, large numbers present Feb- June, feeding on midge swarms, max 294 on 613 (AC). Cooper's Lgn, max 100 + on 2917 (PAL). Taiaroa Hd, 1 on 1411 (CFJO'D) . Range expanding in inland Otago: Tarras, pr nested for only the second year, numbers increasing in 2 places in the area (AA,MCC). Deep Stm, RockIands Station, 1 on 25/11, new locality (K&JVM). Southland, bred at Austin's Bridge, Thornbury, and at a new site at Linscott's Rd, Thornbury (MLB). No breeding at Round Hill this year (RRS). NEW ZEALAND PIPIT Anthus novaeseelandiae Rough R, Maruia, 1 on 913. Bald Hill, 6 + on 316 (PG,RS). Taramakau RM, 1 on 1717. Mikonui, 5 on 6/11 (CSL). Torlesse Range, common on tops (MAH). New Brighton By 3 on 2514 (PAL). HEDGE SPARROW Prunella modularis West Coast, common (RS). SONG THRUSH Turdus philomelos West Coast, cornmon,widespread and breeding (RS). BLACKBIRD T. merula West Coast, common, widespread and breeding (RS). Waiau, 1 off-white albino on 2411 (JC). Torlesse Range, common (MAH). SOUTH ISLAND FERNBIRD Bowdleria punctata punctata Boulder L, NW Nelson, 6 heard at head of lake on 17/8/89. Beathams Clearing, NW Nelson, 1 heard on 1718189. Fletcher Crk, Westland, present on 19/7/89 (MAH). Otago, recorded from L Waihola, L Waipori and Coutt's Gully, Taieri RM (DJ0,RP). Upper Waihopai R, isolated populations, several in red tussock and flax on 4/7 (RRS). BROWN CREEPER Mohoua novaeseelandiae Denniston Plateau, 2 groups in stunted vegetation on 22/10 (CFJO'D). Mt French, 10 on 318. Croesus Track, Barrytown, 1 on 10/8 (PG,RS), many on 6/12. Hibernia Crk, occasional (BSM). Camp Crk, 5 on 1819. Tuke R, many on 2219. Lyell R, 1 + on 2411 1. Mt Wise, 1 + on 111. Marconi Hill, 1992 SOUTH & CHATHAM ISLANDS 231 1 + on 10/1. Bulmer Crk, 1 + on 19/1. Barrack Crk Track, 1 + on 16/3 (PG,RS). Sudden V Stm, Arthur's Pass NP, flocks of 20-30 on mountain beech terraces associating with Yellowheads and Parakeets on 20/8 (PAL). Torlesse Range, common in forested areas (MAH). Bank's Pen, seen and heard in several scenic reserves and in suburban gardens in Akaroa on 9- 14/12 (GRP). Hinewai Reserve, Bank's Pen, several prs regularly recorded in red beech and occasionally in tall kanuka (HW). Stoney Bay, Bank's Pen, present on 15/12 (PAL). YELLOWHEAD M. ochrocephala Spey and Seaforth R, fairly common in tall beech on 3-20/10. Henry Burn, 3 on 9/10 (IS). GREY WARBLER Geygone igata West Coast, common (PG,CSL,BSM,RS). Torlesse Range, common throughout (MAH). SOUTH ISLAND FANTAIL Rhipidura fuluginosa fuluginosa West Coast, common (PG,CSL,RS). Torlesse Range, common in forested areas (MAH).Dunedin, 2 pied and 1 black by Town Hall, city centre on 26/4 (AW). YELLOW-BREASTED TIT Petroica macrocephala macrocephala Mt Wise, 1 on 111. Mt Watson, 1+ on 9/2. Moonlight R, 1 + on 1012. Bald Hill, 2 on 3/6 (PG,RS). Croesus Track, 30 on 6/12, breeding (BSM). Kawhaka V, 3 on 3/10 (CSL). Torlesse Range, common in forested areas (MAH). Hinewai Reserve, Bank's Pen, common throughout in all habitat types, breeding recorded (HW).Dunedin Town Belt, 1 on 10/3, outside usual area (ARB). Hall Arm, Doubtful Sd, common on 1511 (CFJO'D). SOUTH ISLAND ROBIN P.ausralis australis Oparara Basin, 1 on 23/5 (MAH). Mt Haast, 1 + on 15/7. Rough R, Maruia, 2 on 30/9, 1 on 913. Lyell R, many on 24/11. Tararnakau R, 1 on 31112. Mt Wise, 1 on 1/1. Bulmer Crk, 1 on 19/1. Bald HiH, 1 on 3/6 (PG,RS). Hurunui V, 4 on Mac's Knob Track on 26/11 (MAH). Hawdon Shelter, Arthur's Pass NP, 1 on 20/8 (PAL), 6-7 around campsite on 29/12-2/1 (JW). Spey R, 3 on 2/10. Seaforth V, 1 on 5/10 (IS). SILVEREYE Zosterops lateralis West Coast, common, widespread and breeding (CSL,PS). Torlesse Range, common (MAH). BELLBIRD Anthornis rnelanura West Coast, common and widespread (PG,CSL,BSM,RS). Trail Sun, and Hodder V, Inland Kaikoura Range, present in Hall's totara remnants. Torlesse Range, common (MAH). Hinewai Reserve, Bank's Pen, abundant and conspicuous in fruiting tree fuchsias (HW). Hall Arm, Doubtful Sd, common on 15/1 (CFJO'D). TUI Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae Moonlight R, 1 + on 10/2 (PG,RS). Hibernia Crk, common in summer, occasional in winter (BSM). Greymouth, 1 on 25110,l on 2216. Ross, many on 17/7 (CSL). Akaroa, 1 on 5/10 in suburban garden (PAL). Hinewai Reserve, Bank's Pen, no sightings Jan 89- June 91 (HW). 232 CLASSIFIED SUMMARISED NOTES NOTORNIS 39 YELLOWHAMMER Emberiza citrinella Vest Coast, occasional (PS). Torlesse Range, common (MAH). CIRL BUNTING E-cirlus Vakapuaka Sandflats, 3 males, 2 females seen with Yellowhammers and House Sparrows on 30/5 (GRP,GDQ). L Grassmere, a few seen among flocks of Greenfinches ,Goldfinches, Yellowhammers and House Sparrows on 1/6 (GRP, GDQ). Kaiapoi, 1 on 27/1 (KCH,SP). Bromley SP paddocks, no sightings winter 1991, usually present May -Aug (AC) . Lyttelton township, 2 on 19/9 in scrub (PAL). Lindis V, locally common Aug-Nov (AA). Mackays, Tarras, pr nested. Axle Orchard, Alexandra, 4 in Mar (MCC). Karitane, 1 on 2014 (DJO). Taiaroa Hd, Otago Pen, pr on 2519 (AA). Henley, only 2 singing males in Nov, a decrease (PG,DJO). CHAFFINCH Fn'ngilla coelebs Lyell R, 1 on 24/11 (PG,RS). Hibernia Crk, common (BSM). Blaketown Lgn, c. 12 on 2016. Greymouth, 2 on 28/6 (CSL). Torlesse Range, common (MAH) . GREENFINCH Carduelis chloris West Coast, occasional. Greymouth AF, c. 10 on 23/11. Greymouth, 1 on 15/6, 1 on 18/6 (CSL). Alexandra area, unusually high numbers, summer and autumn (MCC). GOLDFINCH C. carduelis L Ryan, 4 on 15/11. Greymouth, 2 on 4/8. Greymouth AF, 2 on 1511 1, 1 on 25/4, 8 on 23/5 (CSL). Nr Auckland Is, 1 on board ship on 14/4, 3 on 15/4 (MJI). REDPOLL Acanthis jlamrnea Bulmer Crk, 1 + on 19/1 (PG,RS). Croesus Track, 1 + on 6/12. Barrytown Flats, common (BSM). Greymouth AF, 2 on 23/5 (CSL). Torlesse Range, common (MAH). Alexandra area, unusually Low numbers summer and autumn (MCC). STARLING Stumus vulgaris West Coast, common, eg L Ryan, 17 on 7/2, Blaketown Lgn, c.50 on 28/3, Greymouth AF, 44 on 26/7,49 on 23/8,52 on 21/9, 16 on 19/10, c.40 on 28/2, 28 on 28/3, c.120 on 23/5 (CSL). WHITE-BACKED MAGPIE Gymnorhinu tibicen hypoleuca Boatman's Crk, West Coast, 15 on 2118 (AB). L Ryan, 1 on 2016. Flowery Crk, 3 on 23/4 (CSL). Jacksons, Taramakau V, 1 on 25/10. Upper Eglinton V, arrived in recent years, now 10 present (PJD,CFJO'D). ROOK Comus fmgilegus Sheffield, 50 feeding over stubble on 6/12 (PAL). Purau Bay, Lyttelton Hbr, 6 on 13/11 (AC). Rocklands Station, road-killed fledgling on 2/12, 18 krn from Middlemarch breeding colony. Clark's Junction, flock of 43 on 25/11 (K&JVM).